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Is this lens any good?

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Balgus
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http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-cameras-camcorders-Canon-FD-50mm-f-1-4-S-S-C-W0QQAdIdZ329671769

i can get it for 100$, mind condition. i would use it on my t2i.

also Do i need any adaptors? Also, what does the s.s.c stand for?

i apologize in advance if my noob'ishness offends you guys.

its a canon
Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.
Nov 13 2011 2:48PM
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Balgus
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clicky
Nov 13 2011 2:48PM
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deleted2
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You would need an fd to eos adapter to use it on your t2i, but the only adapters available for that have glass in them, and it degrades the sharpness of the lens by a lot, i wouldn't buy it if i were you..
Nov 13 2011 2:51PM
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DUBIE
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"S.S.C." (Super Spectra Coating), reduces lens flare, and with a 30 dollar adapter, you can make it work, might have some trouble at larger apertures, but its cheap for a well built 1.4
Nov 13 2011 2:58PM
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Balgus
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if i were to wait and save up my money for a Canon 50mm f1.4 USM, would that be a better choice?

No matter what im gonna need an adapter right?

thansk for the quick replies boys.
much appreciated
Nov 13 2011 3:18PM
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WillStart
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you won't need an adapter for the normal 50mm f/1.4 USM. i use it on my T2i, it's a pretty fun lens
Nov 13 2011 3:38PM
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123+ski
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the 50mm 1.4 is an ef mount (no adapter needed), it will work much better than the fd, and it will have autofocus. If you want a manual lens, look into something like a pentax smc takumar 50mm 1.4
Nov 13 2011 3:38PM
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Balgus
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learnt alot from just that post, thanks

auto focus can be turned off though right? im hoping to be able to work with a very strong depth of field, really blurring the background significantly...
Nov 13 2011 4:07PM
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WillStart
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yes, it can be turned off.


couple tips:

-depth of field refers to how much of your image is in focus. you either have a 'deep' depth of field, where a lot is in focus, or you have a 'shallow' depth of field, which is the look you are going for. strong doesn't communicate what you are describing as well as deep or shallow does.

-don't use shallow depth of field too much. it is incredibly fun to play with and looks cool, but using it in almost every shot looks very amateur. use it as a tool to strengthen your image, and understand how it changes the way the audience views your image.
Nov 13 2011 4:24PM
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Balgus
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word wise words.

and i agree, however i wouldn't be using shallow DOF for skiing or anything with lots of movement. Im currently working on a few side projects that involve lots of close up with nice pans and static shots, which i find looks great with shallow dof.
but thanks for the heads up..


Nov 13 2011 4:45PM
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plorr
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well besides being a half stop faster, the biggest difference is going to be build quality. The 1.8 is nearly as sharp as the 1.4, but is all plastic and feels really cheap.
Nov 13 2011 10:31PM
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plorr
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Oh and OP, if you want a good 50 1.4 for cheap, look at vintage nikon or pentax. I have a nikon one for sale actually that would work with your camera with a cheap 10 dollar adapter.
Nov 13 2011 10:32PM
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eheath
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As do i :) /shameless plug
Nov 13 2011 10:46PM
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blatt
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Keep in mind with FD lenses: you lose about .6 stops of light and the adapter "crops" about x.2 as well (added to the t2i crop, you're basically shooting on a 100mm in relation to a full frame camera)
Nov 14 2011 10:52AM
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